ODA: Grasshopper, Mormon Cricket Numbers Similar To 2023

The Oregon Department of Agriculture released is annual Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Survey.  According to ODA, many areas experienced outbreaks similar to 2023, while other areas experienced less pressure.  The outbreak areas were in areas that have experienced high population pressure.  Approximately 10.8 million acres across 18 counties in eastern Oregon were estimated to contain economically infested locations.

Malheur County had the most infested acreage at 2,781,692, while Lake, Klamath, Baker, and Harney all had more than 1.5 million infested acres.  Visit the ODA's Website for detailed numbers and more information.

This year’s survey was conducted from April 17th- September 5th with 4,056 sites visited.

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